Manager, R&D PMO | Raynham MA – DePuy Synthes

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based in Raynham MA. Other J&J locations may be considered for the ideal candidate. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Purpose: The Manager, R&D PMO will lead the project management function supporting the Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction teams. The primary purpose of this role is to manage and develop project managers, coordinate R&D and cross-functional resourcing, help establish and manage the portfolio budget, and support disciplined execution of multiyear pipeline planning activities across both growth platforms. This leader will partner closely with R&D leadership, project managers, functional managers, and business partners to ensure the right people, funding, priorities, and execution plans are in place to deliver the Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction portfolios. The role is accountable for building PMO discipline, improving visibility to resource needs and constraints, supporting budget planning and management, and enabling long-range portfolio planning that connects near-term project execution with future pipeline growth.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
Minimum of 6 years work experience is required.
Minimum of 3 years project management experience in medical device or other similarly regulated industry.
Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, Teams, etc.) is required.
Ability to create and manage project and program budgets within guidelines.
A successful track record of leading and working within a cross-functional teams is required.
Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving ability is required.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity and apply project management skills which result in meeting project/program goals and objectives is required
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload is required.
Ability to effectively utilize verbal, written and presentation skills is required.
Demonstrated success leading medical device projects from concept through market introduction, preferably in orthopaedics, sports medicine, extremities, shoulder reconstruction, or related implant/instrumentation platforms, is required.
Ability to ensure compliance to FDA, MDR, etc. to design control regulations is required.
Ability to build effective interdependent partnering relationships is required.
Ability to effectively use negotiation and conflict resolution skills is required.
Ability to develop leadership capabilities and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to effectively assimilate and communicate complex information from multiple sources.
Ability to recognize and lead the resolution of project issues and roadblocks is required.
Ability to model and integrate the Standards of Leadership into all business practices and activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience engaging surgeon advisors, design surgeons, or external clinical stakeholders to inform product requirements, development priorities, and commercialization readiness is preferred.
Additional training in either PMI, Six Sigma, or Product Development processes desired.
Proficiency utilizing project lifecycle management (PLM) software is preferred.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers supporting the Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction portfolios, including performance management, capability building, and prioritization of PMO work.
Coordinate R&D and cross-functional resourcing across active projects, lifecycle initiatives, and future pipeline opportunities; identify constraints, escalate gaps, and partner with functional leaders to support informed trade-off decisions.
Help establish, manage, and communicate portfolio budgets, including resource assumptions, prototype and supplier needs, project expenses, and budget risks across both growth platforms.
Lead multiyear pipeline planning activities for Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction by integrating project roadmaps, resource plans, budget requirements, strategic priorities, and leadership decision points.
Drive PMO operating discipline, including portfolio reviews, stage-gate readiness, schedule performance, risk management, decision tracking, and timely communication of business-related issues and opportunities.
Partner with R&D, marketing, clinical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and other stakeholders to align execution plans with portfolio priorities and commercialization needs.
Provide project management subject matter expertise, mentorship, and best-practice guidance to project managers and cross-functional teams.
Ensure personal, team, and Company compliance with applicable Federal, State, local, Company, Health, Safety, Environmental, and quality system requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –up to 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –up to 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year